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Brandy Cantwell

Little Rock,AR

Summary

Physical therapist with over 25 years of experience in a variety of settings to include acute rehab, SNF, acute care, outpatient therapy home health and nursing home. Skilled in patient assessments, team communication and coordination, discharge planning. Works with patients and families to provide the highest possible functional and physical outcomes.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Physical Therapist

Baptist Home Health Care
07.2009 - Current
  • Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of assistants and patients.
  • Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
  • Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
  • Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
  • Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.
  • Observed and recorded patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to practitioners and recommend adjustments to treatment plans.
  • Developed comprehensive treatment plans and goals to address individual patient needs.
  • Coordinated patient care with interdisciplinary team of medical professionals and specialists.
  • Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans accordingly.
  • Planned and carried out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning and alleviate pain.
  • Extended post-operative rehabilitation to improve surgical outcomes and recovery.

Traveling Physical Therapist

Destinations Health Care Staffing
03.2004 - 06.2009
  • Worked in a variety of settings to provide physical therapy services to include SNF, acute care, outpatient therapy, brain injury rehab, inpatient rehab and nursing home
  • Arrived prepared to work a full schedule on the first day
  • Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.
  • Recorded patient prognosis, treatment and responses into reports and patient charts.
  • Developed patient-specific home exercise programs, guiding patients on correct implementation to safely achieve goals.

Physical Therapist I and II

Baptist Rehabilitation Institute
05.1997 - 02.2004
  • Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of assistants and patients.
  • Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
  • Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
  • Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
  • Worked on the Spinal Cord Injury team to provide rehabilitation services to patients with spinal cord injury
  • Worked on the joint replacement team providing rehabilitation services after joint replacement surgery

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy

University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
05.1997

Continuing Education Courses

Skills

  • Direct Patient Care
  • Physical Assessment
  • Pain Management Techniques
  • Discharge planning
  • Time Management Proficiency
  • Case Management
  • Patient Assessments
  • Progress Documentation
  • Critical Thinking

Timeline

Physical Therapist

Baptist Home Health Care
07.2009 - Current

Traveling Physical Therapist

Destinations Health Care Staffing
03.2004 - 06.2009

Physical Therapist I and II

Baptist Rehabilitation Institute
05.1997 - 02.2004

Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy

University of Oklahoma

Continuing Education Courses

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